How to pronounce percolators
Say it like PUR-kuh-lay-terz. Percolators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- kuh
- lay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Percolators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of percolators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PUR-kuh-lay-tuz.
What does percolators mean?
- plural of percolator How to pronounce percolator
Questions about saying percolators
How do you pronounce percolators?
Say PUR-kuh-lay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝkəˌleɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːkəˌleɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in percolators?
Percolators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · kuh · lay · terz.
Is percolators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɜːkəˌleɪtəz/ (PUR-kuh-lay-tuz).